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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1972
Page
2
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial notes echo George Washington warning against entangling alliances while praising a regional farewell speech by Charles W. Keir. Keir’s address to the Bennington Human Resource Council, published front page and page 5, urges serious public education reform at Mt. Anthony Union in southwestern Vermont.
The piece laments the departure of Principal Keir from Mt Anthony High School, noting his guidance and eloquence as crucial while predicting a future filled with new personalities rather than focused on substantive issues. It questions the board's ability to find a successor of his character and stature.
North Bennington residents long opposed to full unification push for town wide equity in services. They secured tax relief for Rural Fire District and extended police coverage, avoiding court battles while fostering neighborly unity and better fire and water support.
The author argues that rising medical costs arise from promoting disease via poor social engineering and the decline of physical labor. We should reintroduce lifelong exercise through appealing physical education, urban planning that favors walking, and accessible adult exercise facilities to restore the body's evolutionary potential.
Roxane R. Simmons of Dorset urges Vermont lawmakers to allow pregnant women to decide abortion with medical guidance, criticizing a proposed bill that would restrict access. She warns the law would delay and impede early abortions, pushing women to seek risky options or travel to New York, and emphasizes personal, family, and societal impacts.
A series of editor letters discuss MAUHS philosophy formed after two years of study and community input. They cite 1971 completion, ongoing evaluation needs, and praise for a broad, integrated curriculum while noting calls for discipline and school leadership to align with the philosophy.
The quote cites loss of 3333 acres of living greenspace daily around Lielles, with Isfasan J. Show of the Audubon Society calling for action. A Senate figure, Sen Mike Mansfield, stresses duty and maturity as lawmakers face up to their responsibilities amid alleged absences and drafting concerns.
A Vermont issue report highlights confusion over unemployment stats in Middlebury. It notes discrepancies between “Conditions Around The State” and “The Vermont Labor Force,” reveals many workers are in uncovered jobs, and cites misclassifications in hotel, restaurant, and domestic categories. The Bennington County Commission urged clearer reporting and vocational training, while officials stress reliance on federal standards.
The piece analyzes Muskie and fellow Democrats as they reassess the Florida primary impact on the race for the 1972 nomination. It notes shifts from leftist stances to Jacksonian centrism, cites Indiana Wisconsin and Illinois as future tests, and discusses advisers and campaign strategy amid a diverse Florida electorate. Scoop Jackson is highlighted as a clear victor in Florida.
A playful middle aged man on a bus asks a striking blonde where she has been all his life. She answers with a sharp retort about her birth timing, delivering a witty clash of ages and charm. The exchange highlights quick banter and social humor in public transit.
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